Lower School Physical Education Teacher

Bullis School seeks an energetic and student-centered Lower School Physical Education Teacher to contribute to our vibrant learning community for the 2026-27 academic year. The successful candidate will inspire a love of movement, foster teamwork and sportsmanship, and support the development of healthy, active lifestyles in our youngest learners. As an integral member of both our Lower School faculty and athletic program, this position includes coaching responsibilities for three athletic seasons during the academic year.

This is a full-time, 10-month position reporting to the Head of Lower School in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.

Lower School physical education at Bullis plays a vital role in supporting the whole child. Through purposeful play, skill progression, and collaborative activities, students build confidence, resilience, and physical literacy. Our program develops fundamental, developmentally appropriate motor skills through an engaging curriculum aligned with SHAPE Standards. K–5 classes are co‑taught by two physical education teachers, fostering collaboration, differentiated instruction, and an inclusive learning environment.

Lower School faculty are committed to ongoing professional growth and innovative, student‑centered teaching practices that support a diverse community of learners.

Bullis School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school of 1,020 students in grades K‑12 situated on 102 acres in Potomac, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision for creating a learning environment in which students thrive in their pursuit of self‑discovery, broaden their horizons, and ultimately transform our world.

We are proud of our culture of growth and innovation and support faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion training and education. To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School please .

Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.

If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!

• An appreciation and respect for elementary‑aged students as learners and people through challenging and joyful moments alike
• Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for movement education and promoting lifelong wellness
• Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
• Detail‑oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in physical education or a related field
• Minimum of two years of prior teaching experience

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in physical education or a related field
• Experience with Responsive Classroom

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials upon receipt. We will keep applicants informed of their status throughout the process.

Bullis School is committed to staff diversity, equality, and continued professional growth. Bullis School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bullis School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.